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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Deacon

‘Deacon’ comes the Greek word for ‘servant’. Deacons in the Church in Wales have special roles within worship such as proclaiming the gospel. Traditionally, deacons have had responsibility for social care. Deacons often go on to be ordained priest.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Ecumenical

The Christian Church is divided due to different interpretations of the faith and different religious practices. The ecumenical movement promotes dialogue and understanding between Christians and works for visible unity.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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Appointments

APPOINTMENTS, PERMISSIONS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, BEREAVEMENTS

DECEMBER 2024

Appointment

DAVIES, Revd Nicola, as Stipendiary Assistant Curate within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Aman wef 20.02.2025

NOVEMBER 2024

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OCTOBER 2024

Appointment

TANSWELL, Revd. Stuart, as Priest in Charge in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Lliedi with primary pastoral responsibility for Holy Trinity, Felinfoel and St Michael’s Dafen wef 03.02.2025

Retirements

DAVIES, Revd Derek, to retire as PtO in the Diocese of St Davids wef 5.11.24
KENT, Revd Alan,. to retire as Associate Priest in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Teifi wef 31.12.24

Permission to Officiate

KENT, Revd Alan, to become a Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of St Davids wef 01.01.25.

Licensing of Readers

PRINCE, Darren
BURNHAM, Ruth (transferred from Rochester Diocese)

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024

Appointments

HAMILTON, Revd. Carys, as Priest in Charge in the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Dinefwr with primary pastoral responsibility for the Llandeilo area: St Teilo Llandeilo, Holy Trinity Taliaris and St John Maesteilo (Old Llandeilo Fawr Group) wef 04/11/2024.
LLOYD, Michelle (DBF) as Youth, Children & Families Worker (Carmarthen Archdeaconry) wef 01/09/2024.

Bereavement

LEWIS, Revd. Peter (PTO) 12th September 2024..

JULY 2024

Appointments

ANSELL, Revd. Canon Mark as Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands wef 14.05.24
NELSON, Revd. Tim, as Acting Dean in the Benefice and LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin with primary pastoral responsibility for St Peters Carmarthen and Llanpumsaint wef 04.07.24
PARKER Revd Jonathan, Chaplain to the Bishop of St Davids wef 01.09.24.

Retirements

GOLDING, Revd. Canon Nicholas as Priest in Charge and Acting LMA Dean in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 2.9.2024.
BAYNHAM, Revd. Dr. Matthew F. as Priest in Charge and Vocations Adviser in the United Benefice and LMA of Glyn Aeron (Coastal) wef 30/9/2024.

Permission to Officiate

BAYNHAM, Revd. Dr. Matthew, Diocese of St Davids 1.10.24
EVANS, Reverend Dr. AJ has been appointed to Provincial Permission to Officiate (PtO) with effect from 23.07.24

JUNE 2024

Appointments

OSBORNE, Revd Canon Marianne, to become Chaplain to the University of Wales Trinity St David, wef 01/08/2024
MASKELL, Revd Wyn, to be LMA Dean and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Teifi, with primary Pastoral Care for St Mary’s, Cardigan, and the encompassing churches. wef 18/09/24.
FLANAGAN, Revd Jim, to be LMA Dean of the United Benefice of Bro Cydweli. Fr wef 25/09/24. Fr Jim begins his duties with immediate effect as Acting Dean.
DE GRUCHY, Revd Heidi-Maria, to be LMA Dean and Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of South West Pembrokeshire. with primary pastoral care for the Monkton pastoral area wef 11.09.24
LAMBERT, Revd William, to be Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of South West Pembrokeshire. with primary pastoral care for the Peninsula pastoral Area wef 11.09.24

Resignations

RATCLIFFE, Revd. Peter, as LMA Dean for Bro Teifi wef 31.08.24.

APRIL/MAY 2024

Appointments

KARPATY, Revd. Hannah, as Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of South West Pembrokeshire with primary pastoral care for the Carew pastoral area wef 15.07.24.
WRIGHT, Revd. Dr. Jonathon, as Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of Greater Dewisland with primary pastoral care for the Fishguard pastoral area wef 06.09.24.
BRETT, Revd. Steve, remaining Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of Narberth and Tenby now with primary pastoral care of the Tenby pastoral area and LMA Dean for Narberth & Tenby wef 04.07.24
MOORE, Revd. Robert, as Priest-in-Charge within the LMA of Narberth & Tenby with primary pastoral care for the Narberth pastoral area wef 08.07.24
JOHNSON, Revd. Martine, as Curate-in-Charge within the LMA of Narberth & Tenby with primary pastoral care for the Manorbier pastoral area wef 16.07.24

Canons

REID, Revd. Gareth, made Canon of the Cathedral Church of St Andrew and St David to occupy the stall of Llangan wef 20.06.24
SMITH, Revd. Julian, made Canon of the Cathedral Church of St Andrew and St David to occupy the stall of 2nd Cursal wef 20.06.24
ZIPPERLEN, Revd. Marcus made Canon of the Cathedral Church of St Andrew and St David to occupy the stall of 6th Cursal wef 20.06.24

Honorary Canon

DAVIES, Revd. Richard, made Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of St Andrew and St David wef 20.06.24

Ordinands

LLEWELLYN, Revd. Sarah, to continue to serve as Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the Bro Sancler.
PARISH, Romola, to serve as NSML Assistant Curate in the LMA of the United Benefice of Dyffryn Teifi wef 29.06.24.
WILLIAMS, Sally, to serve as NSML Assistant Curate in the LMA of Daugleddau wef 29.06.24.
DAVIES, Nicola, to serve as NSML Assistant Curate in the LMA of Roose wef 29.06.24.
SPENCER, Luke, to serve as 0.5 Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Daugleddau & Chaplain to Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA. wef 29.06.24.
JONES, Liz, to serve as Stipendiary Assistant Curate in United Benefice of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 29.06.24.

Retirements

BUTCHER, Revd. Gill, retired as NSM(L) Minor Canon of the the Cathedral Church of St Andrew and St David wef 22.04.24.
BROWN, Revd. Christopher, to retire as Priest-in-Charge within the LMA of Greater Dewisland wef 31.07.24.

Bereavement

GIRLING, Revd Ian, Assistant Curate of Hubberston (2005-2008), Team Vicar, Rectorial Benefice of Aberystwyth (2008-2017) passed away 25.04.24

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024

Appointments

BEE, Revd Nicholas, as Stipendiary Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of Lampeter with primary Pastoral Care for Tregaron; Llanddewi Brefi; Llangeitho, Gartheli; Betws Leucu; Llanbadarn Odwyn and Blaenpennal wef 10/04/2024.
CROXON HALL, Revd Fran, as Stipendiary Curate in the LMA of Glyn Aeron Coastal wef 01/05/24.
FARAH, Venerable. Mones,. to be Archdeacon Missioner wef 01/03/24.
PRINCE, Revd M A, as Stipendiary Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of Lampeter with primary Pastoral Care for St Peter’s, Lampeter, Maestir, Llangybi and Betws Bledrws, wef 01/05/24.

Retirements

GRACE, Revd. Canon A. Grace, Priest in Charge to retire from the LMA of Narberth and Tenby wef 06/04/2024.

JANUARY 2024

Appointment

CALE, Revd Heather, to become stipendiary Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of Daugleddau with primary pastoral care for St David's Prendergast and St Ishmael's Uzmaston wef 01/04/24